Michel Rolland is perhaps the world's most famous winemaker. From his home base in Bordeaux, the winemaking guru's...
Canary in the Coal Mine
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Lassegue: Hidden Gem Among Bordeaux Elites
SAINT-EMILION – Pierre and Monique Seillan run Chateau Lassegue, a small estate of modest stature amidst many of the...
Postcard from Paris
PARIS – It was a Wednesday night following a long flight in from California. The taxi pulled up to the front door of...
Platinum Perspectives
The unveiling of the winners at a major wine competition is the moment of truth for most professional wine judges, a time when...
New Kid on the Block
SONOMA, Calif. -- Chances are you’ve never seen nor tasted a wine from La Chertosa, one of the new kids on the block. Its...
Three Picks for Valentine’s Day
There are three things you need to know this Valentine's Day: Domaine Carneros Cuvee de la Pompadour Brut Rose, Smith Woodhouse...
From Best of 2015, Stalward Producer of the Year: Penfolds
Sadly, Australian wine continues to struggle under the cloud of Yellow Tail, which has undermined the quality reputation of the...
From Best of 2015, Top White Wine Producer: Trimbach, Alsace, France
Trimbach continues to turn out stunningly tasteful, beautiful wines year after year (and indeed, generation after generation,...
Bubbly Basics
As serious party animals come down the home stretch, driving for the holidays' finish line (New Year's Eve), one beverage...
Wines for the Holiday Party
Although the holiday feasting season is upon us now through the end of the year, it is important to remember not every...
Pioneering Winemaker Gary Eberle Answers the Call to be Chief Judge
We are pleased to announce that Gary Eberle, long ago dubbed 'The Godfather' of Paso Robles wine, has agreed to serve as Chief...
The Platinum Parade
As director of the three international wine challenges — Critics, Sommelier and Winemaker — it is not only my...